“We are so pleased that our Tri-District elementary schools, Atlantic Highlands Elementary and Highlands Elementary have been chosen to receive Sustainable Jersey NJEA small grants to fund a water bottle filling station for the school cafeteria at AHES and an irrigation system for the Osprey Garden at HES. These sustainable projects will provide relevant learning opportunities in science, especially in the areas of environmental and life sciences which align with our Tri-District STEAM initiatives. It is our hope that these and many other projects in the schools will not only teach our students the importance of sustainable practices but will foster a life-long commitment to recycling, reusing and renewing resources which will greatly benefit our schools and our communities for years to come.” – Dr. Susan Compton, Tri-District Superintendent